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Surviving Schizophrenia: From Death to Life. Again
Surviving Schizophrenia is a fast paced, eye opening look into the heart and mind of someone afflicted with Schizophrenia. From psych wards, to prison cells, and everything in between, Surviving Schizophrenia will give you insight into a life lived with Schizophrenia.
It is a memoir, told to the best of my ability, sparing no detail. Even events that are embarrassing for me are included, so as to give a most accurate depiction of the perils of schizophrenia.
Whether you have schizophrenia, or know someone who does, you will find this read captivating.
It is a memoir, told to the best of my ability, sparing no detail. Even events that are embarrassing for me are included, so as to give a most accurate depiction of the perils of schizophrenia.
Whether you have schizophrenia, or know someone who does, you will find this read captivating.
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176 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 22, 2023
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August 28, 2023
the story of a human.
I feel often that when we read about these illnesses in medical textbooks or clinical articles, they are often dehumanizing, objectifying or clearly from a “illness focused” framework and not about putting the person at the center. I’d not only recommend this to people with mental health conditions to know things can get better, but I’d recommend it to any clinician to read this candid account and others like it. It can help them to remember the wonderful human behind what they think they are treating or seeing. It also helps to see all the love, kindness and empathy that people with mental health conditions have- a good thing to keep in mind when they are treating people.
As a Peer Support Specialist and someone who has experienced episodes of depression induced psychosis, it’s always good to have the reminder from these types of memoirs, that you’re not alone.
In the way that this story “ends” (it’s not over, yet!) we see that recovery is a ongoing practice and commitment to yourself.
To the author… I’m on your team and rooting for you all the way!
I feel often that when we read about these illnesses in medical textbooks or clinical articles, they are often dehumanizing, objectifying or clearly from a “illness focused” framework and not about putting the person at the center. I’d not only recommend this to people with mental health conditions to know things can get better, but I’d recommend it to any clinician to read this candid account and others like it. It can help them to remember the wonderful human behind what they think they are treating or seeing. It also helps to see all the love, kindness and empathy that people with mental health conditions have- a good thing to keep in mind when they are treating people.
As a Peer Support Specialist and someone who has experienced episodes of depression induced psychosis, it’s always good to have the reminder from these types of memoirs, that you’re not alone.
In the way that this story “ends” (it’s not over, yet!) we see that recovery is a ongoing practice and commitment to yourself.
To the author… I’m on your team and rooting for you all the way!
May 25, 2024
I loved this book because it gave a first hand understanding of what that person experienced through their own life.
July 24, 2024
A stark look at Schizophrenia
A stark and honest look into mental health. Used for researching a background book character, I found his story both fascinating and haunting.
A stark and honest look into mental health. Used for researching a background book character, I found his story both fascinating and haunting.
October 15, 2025
A fascinating view into the world of a schizophrenic. I found I couldn't put it down and read it from beginning to end in an afternoon.
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